For Heath Ledger's birthday: seven movies starring the actor

7. "I'm Not There"  

• 2007
• Germany, Canada, USA, France, UK
• Biography, music, western, drama
• Director: Todd Haynes
• Starring: Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Ben Whishaw, Christian Bale, Marcus Carl Franklin
• IMDb Rating: 6.8

This is the story of an iconic figure who earned a place in rock music history — Bob Dylan. The movie consists of six independent parts, the heroes of which will be completely different people. Heath Ledger got the role of Dylan-electrostar, who experienced a creative crisis and divorced his wife.

Cate Blanchett's work in a movie brought her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination.

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6. "A Knight's Tale"

• 2001
• USA
• Action, melodrama, comedy
• Director: Brian Helgeland
• Starring: Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser, Nick Brimble
• IMDb Rating: 7.0

William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) is a young squire. Because of his low origin he is forbidden to take part in jousting tournaments, something the hero has dreamed of since childhood. When his master, Sir Ector (Nick Brimble), suddenly dies, William decides not to lose the opportunity, puts on knight's armor and wins his first tournament, pretending to be Ector. The first victory is followed by others, and the knight's fame grows. But the ascent to the top may be cracked because of Count Adhemar of Anjou (Rufus Sewell), who seeks to crush the lucky rival at all costs.

"Awesome movie! Such great characters, very colorful and unusual. With inclusions of modern music and costumes in that era. Heath Ledger is just awesome here. Very heartwarming and romantic. Re-watched it many times already", — katrinus.

"I love this movie! Light, funny for its time) Heath Ledger is wonderful!" — Karolina666.

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5. "Monster's Ball"  

• 2001
• USA
• Melodrama, drama
• Director: Marc Forster
• Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Peter Boyle, Heath Ledger, Sean Combs
• IMDb Rating: 7.1

Hank (Billy Bob Thornton) is an executioner who pulls the electric chair switch during an execution. The man is used to the job and expects his only son Sonny (Heath Ledger) to continue the executioner dynasty. At the same time, Hank openly despises the young man. Unable to withstand his father's attacks, Sonny kills himself. After the funeral of his son, the executioner decides to change his life. In this he can help a young dark-skinned widow Letitia (Halle Berry), who also recently lost a loved one.

Halle Berry won an Oscar for her role in the movie and became the first dark-skinned woman to win the most important U.S. film award for a leading female role. "Monster's Ball" was a huge commercial success, grossing nearly $45 million worldwide on a production budget of $4 million.

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4. "Candy"

• 2006
• Australia
• Drama, melodrama
• Director: Neil Armfield
• Starring: Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Budge, Roberto Mesa-Mont
• IMDb Rating: 7.2

Candy (Abbie Cornish), a young talented artist, falls in love with Dan (Heath Ledger), an unemployed but dreamy poet. At some point the couple decides to try heroin, which at first gives them a life full of happy illusions, but soon leads them to the abyss. The lovers are almost all the time in a drug-induced stupefaction that replaces reality. Everything changes when Candy learns about her pregnancy. The girl decides to change her life.

The movie is based on the novel "Candy: A Novel of Love and Addiction" by Luke Davies. The movie, like the book, consists of three acts: Heaven, Earth, Hell.

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3. "10 Things I Hate about You" 

• 1999
• USA
• Melodrama, drama, comedy
• Director: Gil Junger
• Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David Krumholtz, Larry Miller
• IMDb Rating: 7.3

Walter (Larry Miller) is alone in raising two very different daughters, Bianca (Larisa Oleynik) and Kat (Julia Stiles). The younger Bianca dreams of dating and parties, and the older Kat is characterized by prudence, intransigence to peers and a difficult character. Not knowing how to deal with Bianca, her father allows her to have a relationship only if her older sister also has a young man. Then one of Bianca's suitors pays local bully and detached Patrick (Heath Ledger) to hit on Kat.

"Great love comedy, watched it straight through", — _CHASER_.

"One of the top movies of my teenage years. I love this movie, rewatch it a couple times a year, that's for sure", — Mrn_gr.

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2. "Brokeback Mountain"

• 2005
• USA
• Western, melodrama, drama
• Director: Ang Lee
• Starring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Randy Quaid, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway
• IMDb Rating: 7.7

Young cowboys Ennis (Heath Ledger) and Jack (Jake Gyllenhaal) take a seasonal job herding sheep in the high mountain pastures near Brokeback Mountain. They are forced to spend a lot of time alone and away from civilization: there is only wildlife around. Between Ennis and Jack gradually begins a friendship, which then grows into a closer relationship.

The movie has many prestigious awards, including Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA. Also the picture took the main prize of the Venice Film Festival — Golden Lion. The role in "Brokeback Mountain" brought Heath Ledger first nomination for Oscar, but the award then the actor did not get, which greatly upset him.

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1. "The Dark Knight" 

• 2008
• USA, UK
• Fantasy, action, thriller, drama, crime
• Director: Christopher Nolan
• Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman
• IMDb Rating: 9.0

A criminal genius who calls himself the Joker (Heath Ledger) is announced in Gotham City. The psychopath with ugly facial scars, which are emphasized by sloppy clown makeup, is going to finish off the city's protector, Batman (Christian Bale). The Dark Knight will have to fight the unpredictable and cruel villain to save thousands of lives and protect the souls of Gotham from the evil that the Joker brings with him.

This is the first time a comic book adaptation has claimed so many Oscars — out of eight categories, the movie won two: Best Supporting Actor (Heath Ledger won posthumously) and Best Sound Editing. In preparation for the goli, Heath hid in a hotel room for about six weeks and immersed himself in the psychology of the character. The actor posthumously won a total of 32 awards for his work on the film, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA.

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